If you’ve recently bagged yourself a new job in Cardiff, you may be looking for a great commuter town to set as your base. Living in the city centre can be expensive, and many people prefer to live away from the hustle and bustle of city life while still enjoying a short commute.
This is where Cardiff commuter towns come in. They’re generally much cheaper in terms of house prices, and still provide a wide range of local amenities for you to enjoy in the evenings and on weekends.
Check out some of our recommended Cardiff commuter towns below to see where you could be living next.
Pontyclun
Pontyclun is a very popular Cardiff commuter town, based just 12 miles west of the city centre.
There are many independent pubs and restaurants for you to enjoy, plus there are several highly rated schools in the area which may be important to you if you’re raising a young family.
You can reach Cardiff in around 15 minutes if using public transport, or half an hour by car. The average house costs £327,029, which is a 32% increase when comparing data from the previous year.
Caerphilly
Next up on our list of recommended Cardiff commuter towns is Caerphilly, a historic town situated just 7 miles from Cardiff.
Caerphilly is home to both a castle and a moat, which is one of Wales’ most popular tourist spots. You can get to central Cardiff in just 20 minutes via public transport, and the average property price is £247,629.
Barry
Another town based 7 miles from the centre of Cardiff is Barry, a seaside resort based in the Vale of Glamorgan.
With beaches and a local airport on your doorstep, Barry is perfect for UK holidaymakers as well as those that want to travel further afield. You can get to central Cardiff in just 25 minutes, and there are excellent transport links including four train stations and various bus routes.
The average property price in Barry is £211,406, with terraced properties being the most popular property type.
Pontypridd
Pontypridd is a great Cardiff commuter town if you want to be super close to central Cardiff, as it’s situated just a 15-minute drive from the city centre.
It boasts beautiful coastal views and plenty of green space, making it perfect if you want to live in the country while still enjoying the closeness of big city amenities.
House prices in Pontypridd average at around £164,818, a 12% increase on the previous year.
Lisvane
If you want to live in an affluent Cardiff commuter town, Lisvane may be perfect for you. Lisvane is a small community based to the North of Cardiff, offering a short 20-minute commute to the city centre.
There are many green spaces in Lisvane, alongside highly rated schools and independent bars/restaurants, making it perfect for families and young professionals alike.
Properties in Lisvane will set you back an average of £344,837, with the most popular property type being semi-detached homes.
Dinas Powys
Dinas Powys is a small village close to central Cardiff, which is ideal if you like an older area with plenty of local beach walks to enjoy. Its name means ‘fort of the provincial place’, linking back to the Iron Age hillfort which overlooks the pretty village.
This area is just 10 minutes by train into Cardiff, however, with protected woodland and golf courses all around it feels like you could be living far away from the busy city.
Houses prices in Dinas Powys average at around £413,996, which is an increase of 13% from the previous year.
Penarth
If you like beautiful coastal views and plenty of green space, Penarth may be the ideal Cardiff commuter town for you.
Penarth is just a 15-minute drive from central Cardiff, and there are many excellent primary/secondary schools in the area if you’re keen to get your children into the best schools.
Average house prices in Penarth are around £391,616, with terraced houses being the most popular property type.
Llantrisant
Llantrisant could be a good place for you to settle if you’re a Cardiff commuter looking for some culture on their doorstep.
This historic town dates back to the sixth century, and even has its own castle. Llantrisant is around a 30-minute drive from central Cardiff and has a popular bus service if you’re looking to use public transport.
Average house prices in Llantrisant are around £261,230, with a 14% increase in prices over the last year.
Machen
If mountain climbing is your thing, Machen is worth a look for a beautiful Cardiff commuter town. Machen Mountain is based on the edge of the village, with the beautiful River Rhymney running through the cultural area too.
Situated 14 miles north of Cardiff, you can reach the city centre in just under 30 minutes. There is also a range of bus routes which can get you into town within an hour.
Houses prices in Machen average at around £274,120, with most properties sold in this area being terraced houses.
Treforest
Last up on our list of recommended commuter towns is Treforest, a small village of just 5,000 people based to the north of Cardiff.
Treforest is home to the University of South Wales and features a popular train station that can take you to Cardiff city centre in under 40 minutes. It’s only 11 miles from Cardiff, which means you’ll likely get there in less than half an hour by car.
The average property price is £143,242 in Treforest over the last year. This is a 15% increase year on year, making Treforest an ever-popular area to live in if you’re a Cardiff commuter.
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